President Gianni Infantino concluded a two-day trip to Cameroon, where he has met with dignitaries of the country and key officials from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Cameroonian Football Association (Fecafoot). The trip coincided with the start of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which is being hosted in three Cameroon cities from 16 January until 7 February …

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From the ivory towers of academia to the shriving pews of religious centres, the past few years have witnessed a global reckoning for perpetrators of sexual harassment, especially by abusers who wield significant power over the abused. While Nigerian tertiary institutions are the centre ports for power-driven gender and sexual-based violence and harassment, the challenge has not received a corresponding …

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today announced the launch of its project to combat impunity for attacks against journalists, a release signed by Idowu Adewale, Communications Officer, MRA has revealed. The media NGO also warned that those who unjustifiably threaten or undermine the safety or security, freedom and well-being of media professionals in Nigeria should expect to be met with robust …

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As part of its commitment to ensuring access to affordable broadband connectivity in Africa’s underserved populations, Tizeti (www.Tizeti.com), West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider is rolling out its 4G LTE network in Edo State, with monthly fixed broadband costs pegged at four thousand Naira ($8). With this move, millions of people in Edo State previously outside the broadband envelope …

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The Chief Press Secretary to the Honourable Minister of the Niger Delta Affairs, Anietie Ekong has debunked a rumour making the rounds that the Honourable Minister, Senator Godswill Akpabio has paid a sum of $5m to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. A release signed by Ekong on Saturday reads in part: “The attention of the Honourable Minister …

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Sometimes to a lay man, a recession means nothing more than shortage of food on the table and shortage of money in the pocket but explaining a recession goes beyond these. Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara a Financial/Marketing Analyst, resident in the United States recently spoke with our correspondent on the meaning, causes, implications and way out. Basically, a recession is …

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Residents of the recently demolished Monkey Village slums of Opebi, Lagos have called on the government of Lagos State to come their rescue saying they are homeless, living under the sky since 31st December 2020 when a Task Force rolled in the caterpillars that demolished their shanties. A visit to the area on Monday revealed that despite the demolition four …

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A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) has criticised the Lagos State Government for the demolition of Monkey Village, an informal housing settlement in the Opebi area of the state. In the morning of December 31, 2020, truckloads of policemen, thugs descended on the community and with the aid of graders and bulldozers, pulled …

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While Nigerians prepared to usher in the New Year, residents of Monkey Village, a slum settlement in the Opebi area of Lagos State, were optimistic that the incoming year would better their lot in life, but the unexpected happened! At about 9am on December 31, 2020, earth moving equipment rolled into the community without prior notice, according to residents and …

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*hits cinemas January 1st *stars Hafiz Oyetoro, Femi Adebayo, Brodashaggi, others   Fast rising Entertainment Lawyer, Toyosi Agbaje is set to make her debut as an Associate Producer in a new movie titled ” The Miracle Centre’ This Satire from the Stables of Kherut Films Limited comes the silver screen soon. The film promises to entertain, educate viewers about the …

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